Testimonial for Scarlett Lynsky

Scarlett provided a huge amount of comfort to me and my husband as we awaited the birth of our second child. I really enjoyed our prenatal visits, where she took the time to answer all my questions, talk with me about my birth choices, and even cuddle my three-year-old son. My first birth ended in a C-section, and so I felt strongly about having a natural, vaginal birth this time around, especially since i knew this would be my last child. My labor progressed very quickly, and when she showed up at my house, I was doubled over and could barely stand through contractions. Scarlett grabbed my hands, hugged me, and reassured me that everything would be OK. I felt such a huge sense of relief the moment I saw her. She drove behind us to the hospital and stayed with us the entire time I labored, radiating calmness and strength. She talked me through contractions, helped me breathe through them, applied counter pressure, applied cold compresses, and had me pull her hands to get through the tougher contractions. Even when I was in transition and felt like my pelvis was going to split in half, she reassured me that everything I was feeling was normal and that I was doing great. Her confidence in me gave me the strength I needed to to go on. After 45 minutes of pushing, our little boy was born, and I've never felt as proud and relieved as I did at that moment. She helped make my dream of a VBAC a reality. We couldn't have asked for a better doula than Scarlett.

-Karen R.

January 21, 2012